Sail Fijian Islands

Following our group flight from Los Angeles, we'll board our live-aboard sailboat for 2 days of exploring the tiny Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands. Along our journey, we'll learn about Fijian customs, culture, and traditions while acquiring basic sailing skills. Snorkeling will be great in many small lagoons, and the South Pacific sunsets are magnificent as we dine on local fare.

Live and Work in a Highlands Village

Traveling to and immersing ourselves in a remote mountain village located deep in the Fijian interior, we'll receive a warm welcome from the village chiefs and elders. After getting to know our hosts and our surroundings, we'll roll up our sleeves and help the villagers with a meaningful immersive service project designed to meet the dynamic needs of this rural community. Of course, during our time as beloved guests here, we'll establish substantive and rewarding ways of connecting with the local community such as teaching valuable English language skills to local schoolchildren. 

Learn to SCUBA Dive in Beqa Lagoon

We’ll take a break from service work and spend 4 days amidst the spectacular underwater beauty of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji’s finest location for diving and snorkeling. We will earn our PADI Open Water Diver certification, or for those already certified, we can upgrade to a PADI Advanced Open Water certification. Students who do not want to dive have numerous snorkeling options. (All students in our SCUBA diving program must pass a dive physical.)

Inflatable Kayak the Luva River

Warmed by the hot southern hemisphere sunshine, the Luva River flows past friendly villages and through remarkably lush canyons. Waterfalls, exotic creatures, and beautiful bottomless pools will enchant us as we skillfully negotiate the Class II rapids of this stunning river.

Build a Traditional Bure

Returning to service, we’ll relocate to a traditional coastal village where we’ll be welcomed by the Chief and the elders. We’ll then help the villagers build a traditional ceremonial Bure used for weddings and other community events. In Fijian tradition and using Fijian methods, the boys will construct the walls, and the girls will weave the thatched roof of this much-needed building.

Surf Fiji’s Finest Beach

Before our final day in this island paradise, we will spend a day surfing along the beautiful Natadola Beach, perfect for beginners. The gentle waves make this location the ultimate spot for acquiring basic paddling and stance techniques. The next day, we’ll be off to Nadi for souvenirs and our final banquet. We’ll depart on our group flight to Los Angeles having made new, lifelong friends while serving others less fortunate in a spectacular corner of the globe.

 

Teachers/Group Leaders: This adventure or a variation of it can be offered as a private/custom trip with your own departure dates. Please contact our group desk at 800-533-2281.